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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.75, 1,879.59 and 523.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.75, 1,879.59 and 523.85 is: 785.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.75 : 1,879.59 = 523.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.75/1,879.59 = 523.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.75x = 1,879.59 × 523.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.75x = 984,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,623.22/1,253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.34

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